The Chainlink

What's the latest on affordable helmet cams?

Please let me know if this is a duplicate thread and I'll close this one... a few recent experiences have left me thinking it would be good to keep a video log of my ride.

Who's got experience with these and what can you recommend?

Views: 2341

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on March 20, 2013 at 12:46pm

FYI this is back in stock. I had one in my cart last night and got distracted with other things I needed to get done... how 'bout everyone buys one and lets me know how it does?

h' 1.0 said:

Thanks. I signed up for notification when it's back in stock.  Would definitely want to read others' reviews before the $100 experiment.

Jenn_5.5 mi said:

For under a hundred bucks this might be worth 'playing' with... Only real down side is the only 3 hours of continuous recording. (But I don't know what the Go-Pro has or any other for that matter.) For a typical daily commute it is perfect, I was just thinking of having it for a long tour as well.

Stuart said:

After exhaustive research (which could be valid for about 3 months tops), someone found this: 

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10...

It is due out in March.  I have worked with MonoPrice before, they are very reliable, great return policy!!

The specs on the camera are really good.  I read a pre-release review which suggested the GoPro is a bit better, but it is twice the price.  I saw the video example and could not tell the difference between the two.

I have a small not waterproof video cam, for documenting the commute, which was ok.  I will probably move up to the MonoPrice, if reviews hold up.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 20, 2013 at 2:45pm

That test rig is truly geektacular.  ;)

Thunder Snow said:

Mountain Bike Review, who already does the best bike light comparison reviews, IMHO, just put up this "shoot out" back-to-back comparison of six current helmet cams.  The review is dated March 13, so should be as current as anything out there.  I found it useful.  And their test rig is hilarious:

http://reviews.mtbr.com/pov-action-cam-shootout-camera-best/2


  

 

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on March 20, 2013 at 3:30pm

One low-hanging tree branch and he's toast.
 
Anne Alt said:

That test rig is truly geektacular.  ;) 

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on March 21, 2013 at 11:00pm

Naw, he needs side and rear facing cameras as well with a Google Glasses interface to aggregate the images into a 360 degree view. Now that would be way cool and very useful, too. All I have is a low tech rear view mirror attached to my helmet, which is very helpful, but its easily thrown out of alignment, especially in high winds. But for sure, nobody will ever get near this guy. He's perfectly safe, low hanging tree branches aside.

Thunder Snow said:

One low-hanging tree branch and he's toast.
 
Anne Alt said:

That test rig is truly geektacular.  ;) 

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on March 22, 2013 at 12:23am

Funny, was just pondering....would one want to have the camera facing forward or toward the rear?

Or is it a "can't have just one" kind of thing....

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on March 22, 2013 at 2:00am

Last time I pondered anything, I put on 5 lbs and suffered anxiety attacks. Better just to get back on your bike and start rolling. You'll feel better and look better, too. 

h' 1.0 said:

Funny, was just pondering....would one want to have the camera facing forward or toward the rear?

Or is it a "can't have just one" kind of thing....

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on March 22, 2013 at 10:31am

Has anyone tried out the Monoprice action camera? It's only $100.

Permalink Reply by Sue Clark on March 22, 2013 at 11:31am
Woot's got a FreeStyle for $100 for the next couple days (or until sold out).
http://www.woot.com/offers/swann-freestyle-1080p-action-cam-30
Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on March 22, 2013 at 11:43am

The review is pretty negative:

We tested this. It doesn't actually help you get any action.

Sue Clark said:

Woot's got a FreeStyle for $100 for the next couple days (or until sold out).
http://www.woot.com/offers/swann-freestyle-1080p-action-cam-30
Permalink Reply by We all have an inner Beast... on March 29, 2013 at 1:09pm

I am looking for one that can mount on a Picatinney rail system (Mil Std 1913).

I have them on the side of my helmet.

 

 

Respectfully,

 

Manny

Permalink Reply by GabeW (not the other Gabe) on April 18, 2013 at 1:06pm

Dash Cam review on Jalopnik

Looks like a good option if you can mount it

records in a loop, motion activated start/stop, cheap...

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on April 18, 2013 at 2:25pm

Thanks, other Gabe! I was afraid "mid priced" was going to mean another $100 contender, but $40-$60 for something this functional is not too shabby...

RSS

Groups

© 2008-2016   The Chainlink Community, L.L.C.   Powered by

Disclaimer  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service